Summary of Contents for Honda GX120

INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine. We want to help you to get the best results from your new engine and to operate it safely. This manual contains information on how to do that; please read it OWNER’S MANUAL carefully before operating the engine.

AIR CLEANER This label warns you of potential hazards that can cause serious MUFFLER injury. Read it carefully. If the label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda AIR VENT TUBE servicing dealer for replacement. STARTER GRIP...

BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS OPERATION IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO? SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the SAFETY INFORMATION section on page and the BEFORE equipment, it is very important to take a few moments before you OPERATION CHECKS .

Turn the engine switch to the ON position. Position the throttle lever for the desired engine speed. For engine speed recommendations, refer to the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine. ENGINE SWITCH MIN. MAX. THROTTLE LEVER (on the equipment) Operate the starter.

Remember that an authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your engine best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new Honda Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.

Oil Change Drain the used oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and completely. Place a suitable container below the engine to catch the used oil, then remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, oil drain plug and washer. Allow the used oil to drain completely, then reinstall the oil drain plug and a new washer, and tighten the oil drain plug securely.

AIR CLEANER SPARK PLUG A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing Recommended Spark Plugs: BP4ES (NGK) engine performance. If you operate the engine in very dusty areas, W14EP-U (DENSO) clean the air filter more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.

HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS AIR VENT TUBE Inspection RETAINERS STORING YOUR ENGINE Check that the air vent tube is Storage Preparation secured by the tube retainers Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine without collapsing or kinking. trouble-free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing your engine’s function and appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use it again.

Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor Storage Precautions If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor ignition. Select a well ventilated storage area away from any Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water can be burned or seriously injured when handling...

The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than The following instructions and procedures must be followed in this if no carburetor modification is made. order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emission standards. When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation, Tampering and Altering the air-fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use.

All Other Areas: satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s management. Please contact the Honda distributor in your area for assistance. The Service Manager, General Manager, or Owner can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.